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The paper examines how embodied and imaginal musical knowledge shape the understanding and creation of jazz music.

More Than Just the Music: A Consideration of Embodied, Imaginal Musical Engagement in Jazz

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This analysis reveals how embodied and imaginal musical engagement enhances creativity in jazz, suggesting deeper meanings in musical experiences.

The paper examines how embodied and imaginal musical knowledge shape the understanding and creation of jazz music.
Analyzed the Bb Blues in jazz to illustrate imaginal conceptualizations.
Reviewed literature on perceptual symbol systems, metaphor, analogy, and image schemata.
Provided a list of improvisation exercises informed by these conceptualizations.
Demonstrated that imaginal aspects influence musical creativity.
Identified connections between embodied experiences and musical concept formation.
Presented exercises that foster creative improvisation through imaginal engagement.

Jordan M. Ferrin (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals how embodied and imaginal musical engagement enhances creativity in jazz, suggesting deeper meanings in musical experiences.